Shaw and Tenney

Since 1858, Shaw & Tenney has quietly made a name for itself as the leading maker of wooden oars, paddles, spars and boat hooks in the country. Our small workshop sits quietly on the banks of the Penobscot River in Orono, Maine. Never one to boast or brag, we prefer to let our products speak for themselves — each meticulously designed to deliver years of enjoyment on the water, and equal admiration for their hand-crafted beauty when off. You'll find that our process has stayed largely the same since we opened our doors 156 years ago, and we intend to keep this tradition alive. It may seem old-fashioned, but it's the only way to render a product worthy of our name- and your trust.